February 22, 2007
Pop-up ads can land you in jail
If you find yourself the victim of pop-up ads on a computer, with children in the vicinity, you could face decades in prison. I wish that I was exaggerating or being sensationalistic, but for Julie Amero this is far too real. Read more »
Make more space by deleting log files
Log files can be useful, but they mainly just take up space. Trim away your useless log files to gain space and make your backups and restores smaller and faster! Read more »
Gollum and Smeagol get their groove on
A hilarious new video that appeared on the Web recently is a creative, creepy, and delightful duet version of a Barry White classic. It's performed none other than those loveable Lord of the Rings creatures, Gollum and Smeagol Read more »
Avoid firewall confusion with insider secrets
Firewalls are great tools, but some people find them a bit frustrating. This week I explain a bit about firewall technologies, firewall performance, how to extract and use information from firewall logs, and how to remove a certain firewall if the need should arise. Read more »
Vista Timesaver #4 — the Windows Experience Index
Windows Vista incorporates many firsts for Microsoft — some good, some dubious. Microsoft's first officially sanctioned hardware performance benchmark, the Windows Experience Index (WEI), displays some useful information — if you understand its limitations. Save yourself time and money looking behind the numbers. Read more »
